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Parenting Out Loud

Parenting Out Loud

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Your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. We break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating.

Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

2026 Mamamia Podcasts
Episodes
  • Wait, Did We Just Witness The Ultimate Co-Parenting Sin?

    Wait, Did We Just Witness The Ultimate Co-Parenting Sin?
    Feb 27 2026
    Parents of children who are 'short sleepers' — kids genetically programmed to survive on four hours of rest (and pure chaos) — we see you. We unpack the science on Parenting Out Loud this week of why some kids are simply 'built different'... and why the rest of us are drowning in caffeine. Plus, we need to talk about the fetishisation of the 'Involved Father'. From Chris Hemsworth’s commemorative tattoos to the rise of the ‘Swiftie Dad,’ why does society throw a parade when a man does the bare minimum, yet side-eye Bobby Cannavale for skipping the Golden Globes to go to a reptile expo? (Justice for Bobby, tbh). And, ex-One Directioner Zayn Malik is single-handedly causing Tooth Fairy inflation, but the real digital horror story is the school Facebook group. Is opting out of the 'digital footprint' a smart move, or does it just make you the ‘weird’ privacy parent who everyone is accidentally tagging anyway? Our Recommendations: 💄 Stacey recommends the Mecca Max Vol. Tubing Mascara for the ultimate ‘lash socks’ that actually come off without a fight. 📕 Amelia could not put down I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, a comic masterpiece that’s a fascinating, heartbreaking glimpse into Hollywood. 🍣 Monz recommends the $10 Kmart sushi maker to save your bank account from the ‘chicken nugget’ of the 2020s. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid'FFS, Just Invite People Over To Your Messy HouseSo, Yeah. Turns Out THIS Is The Very Last Parenting TabooMichelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To MothersThe Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park FightBluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of CompetitionConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I'm raising my daughter with a single mum I met online. I'll never live with a man again.'MIA FREEDMAN: 'What the Taylor concert was really like.'This is why celebrities are boring now. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Monique Bowley Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • The Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid'

    The Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid'
    Feb 20 2026
    This week, Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester, and guest host Clare Stephens are diving into the 'beige food' epidemic and why modern snack culture might be to blame for your toddler’s refusal to eat anything that isn’t plain pasta or chicken nuggets. And we discuss the the emotional cost of being an 'easy kid'. If you were the child who always got a gold star, never made a fuss, and now find yourself over-apologising to your barista, this one is for you. We talk about why we might actually want our kids to be a little bit... difficult. Plus, a heated debate over 'fart-proud' vs. 'fart-shame' households and why there's now official permission to stop feeling guilty about letting your kids watch TV. Our Recommendations: ⛸️ Stacey recommends getting your kids to record vlog style videos when FaceTiming the relatives gets too boring. 🐎 Amelia is obsessed with The Sound of Music. Yes, the classic movie from 1965. 🎧 Clare recommends The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudFFS, Just Invite People Over To Your Messy HouseSo, Yeah. Turns Out THIS Is The Very Last Parenting TabooMichelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To MothersThe Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park FightBluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of CompetitionConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: The emotional cost of being the 'easy child'.'You either grew up in a "fart-proud" or "fart-shame" household. It tells me everything.'We need to talk about farting in relationships and the narrative that 'girls don't s**t'.'I've cut my kids' screen time without them even noticing using these 3 simple swaps.''I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Clare Stephens Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins
  • FFS, Just Invite People Over To Your Messy House

    FFS, Just Invite People Over To Your Messy House
    Feb 13 2026

    This week on Parenting Out Loud, we're joined again by Luca Lavigne, so of course things went off without a hitch. 👀

    Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester and Luca are here to unpack the rise of 'Trimester Zero,' and why the over-optimisation of parenting our kids is officially getting out of hand.

    Plus, is the art of 'gathering' officially dead? Are we too scared of judgement, toddler tantrums and messy living rooms to accept anyone into our home? And at what point did hosting become synonymous with performing?

    And, the 'creepy' parenting rituals we all have to try to hold on to time, and why sushi in our kids' lunchboxes is the latest humble brag.

    Our Recommendations:

    ⛸️ Stacey is obsessed with Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing on Netflix.

    🐎 Amelia recommends All Her Fault on Binge and horse riding (sort of).

    🎧 Luca is loving the Spotify DJ, the AI playlist that can get you out of that listening rut.

    Support independent women's media

    What To Listen To Next:

    • Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
    • So, Yeah. Turns Out THIS Is The Very Last Parenting Taboo
    • Michelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To Mothers
    • The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?
    • The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
    • Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
    • Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

    What to read:

    • 9 things I wish I knew before my first trimester of pregnancy.
    • 5 parenting hacks to instantly elevate your daily routine.
    • 17 women on the tips and tricks that helped them most with a toddler.
    • A complete guide on how to not lose your s**t at family gatherings.

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

    Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Luca Lavigne

    Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

    Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

    Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

    Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    42 mins
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